Student Nutrition Programs working through Food Banks
School buildings and student programming sites have become more than just a destination for children and youth to socialize and engage in learning; amongst...
John Walter Harris – the “Lightning Calculator”
John Walter Harris was born on February 26, 1845 in Oxford-on-Rideau Township. His family had immigrated from Ireland and his father and grandfather settled...
A Canadian Railroad Trilogy: Part 2
The arrival of the first train at the new station in Kemptville in August, 1854, appeared to signal the new era of railway travel...
A thought on Democracy
As you may have noticed, the North Grenville Times has dedicated a section of the paper to Merrickville-Wolford. It was, of course, the idea...
Square dancing duo presented with Trillium Award
by Peter Matthew
On October 15, 2018, the Grenville Gremlins Square Dance Club were honored to be able to present the Trillium Long Service Award...
Why not?
If you are like me, you get annoyed whenever you are on a zoom meeting and your screen freezes, or you are on a...
Jobs like candy on Halloween
Canada may not have much in terms of affordable housing right now, but we sure do have a lot of jobs to give away....
Historical Society may have to move
The North Grenville Historical Society celebrated ten years at their current location this month. Back in 2009 the Society was desperately looking for...
Community Safety and Well-being Planning process underway for UCLG
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the Town of Prescott are leading their community partners in the development of a Community Safety...
Young Liberals call for Universal Basic Income
The Liberal Party of Canada held its annual convention this past weekend, hosting it as a virtual event. The Liberal Convention featured keynote addresses...